Pull Down Stairs

Stairs are the primary requirement when you have an attic or storage loft in your house. While these stairs are essential to access lofts or crawlspaces, they end up occupying the floor space. While it is fine if the staircase is in a corner, the same can be a problem if it lies in middle of the room. Smaller homes having attics might look even smaller with that staircase occupying floor space. Installing pull down stairs is what many interior designers suggest in this case. Even if you have a spacious area, pull down type of stairs remain a good alternative to the traditional staircase. Pull down stairs are also referred to as disappearing stairs. As the stairs are folded and fixed back into their place, so that they are not visible once used, they are called disappearing stairs. Here's more about the options in this type of staircase.

What are Pull down Stairs
Before we look at the various options in pull down staircase, let us understand how do these work. Pull down stairs are ultimate space savers. These types of ladders are basically folded up and rest on the attic when not in use. The staircase has a dangling handle or a hanging rod that helps you pull down the entire ladder when you want to access the attic or loft. So, while you pull down the dangling handle, the staircase will unfold and open up till the floor. You can climb up and reach the attic using this staircase. Once you have reached the attic, again fold up the staircase and empty the floor space.

Options in Pull Down Type of Stairs
Pull down stairs are available in various materials and sizes. Usually you need to order a piece from the manufacturer who will design it according to your requirements. You can go for simple pull down attic stairs without any climbing support or those with foldable handrail which will offer a safety element. Choose from various lightweight or heavy weight materials for the staircase. A heavy and sturdy material is recommended if you will be using the staircase to move heavy objects. Most of the commercial pull down stairs are made of heavy and sturdy materials that offer complete safety. Choose from wood, plastic, aluminum or other metals depending upon your usage. Aluminum staircases are much popular as they are sturdy and durable. You can also opt for a wooden staircase with metal frame that offers a perfect combo of great looks and essential sturdy feature. Well, a very heavy staircase is surely going to be a troublesome piece to pull down and fold up! So while installing attic pull down stairs ensure that its total weight is not too heavy to restrict its usage.

Installation of These Stairs
As mentioned earlier, pull down stairs can be ordered and made according to your requirements. You can also find pull down staircase kits. Many consider buying these and then themselves assembling the parts and installing the staircase. But let me tell you that attic ladder installation can be a tricky task. It is best to be left for a professional to ensure that the same is fixed properly and works safely. As mentioned earlier you can order the piece according to your choice of material and size.

Installing pull down stairs is definitely an awesome addition to small spaces. These are amongst the must checkout home improvement pieces. When you are planning to add a permanent ladder to access the lofts or attics, do have a look at this alternative. With pull down ladders have access to that extra area without cluttering the floor space!